Ramon G. "Ziggy" Gutierrez

Ramon G. “Ziggy” Gutierrez, 79, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, died September 20, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. "Ziggy" was born July 19, 1930, in Biloxi, MS, the son of late Lee P. and Katherine Gutierrez. On October 6, 1963, he married Mildred “Millie” Waggoner of Ellisville, MS. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1948 where he was voted the Most Valuable football player. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1952 with a degree in Political Science. He served in the U.S. Army in the special services division in Germany from 1953 to 1956. “Ziggy” was a well known businessman and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He operated the Key Club and the Creole Room on the “Biloxi Strip” in the late 1950's and early 1960’s. He had a long and successful business career in the Produce and Seafood industries. His business interests included, The 3 R Tomato Company, Tidewater Sales Co., M&G Wholesale Co. and Biloxi Freezing and Processing Inc. He served on the Biloxi Port Commission as Secretary for many years. “Ziggy” was a very generous and caring person always willing to help someone in need. He was a member of St Alphonsus Catholic Church and was also an avid football fan. He is survived by his wife Mildred “Millie” Gutierrez, daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and Steven Carter, a son, Ricky Lee Gutierrez, all of Ocean Springs, grandchildren, Shelby, Savannah, and Seth Carter and Courtney Gutierrez and his brother, Frank C. Gutierrez of Biloxi, MS. Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by his brothers, Lee “Pedro” Gutierrez Jr and Henry “Duke” Gutierrez. The family would like to thank Hospice of Light, Dr. Donald Butcher and his staff, as well as our family and friends for all their love and support. Visitation will be held Wednesday September 23, 2009, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Jackson Ave, in Ocean Springs from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family prefers that donations be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 502 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.